Say farewell to 2010 and hello to 2011 at Tacoma’s annual First Night celebration starting at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 31 in downtown Tacoma. First Night is a family-friendly, alcohol-free celebration that will draw thousands to downtown for a fun day and night of exciting events, including crafts for the kids, a parade, live entertainment, a fireworks show and more. For more information, visit the First Night Web site at http://www.firstnighttacoma.org .
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